Cook

Abbeyfield Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Leave entitlements

Medicash

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Career development

Company pension

Gym membership

Employee assistance program

Discount vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society is seeking a Cook at Pratt House in Amersham. You will plan, prepare and cook residents' meals, reflecting their preferences and dietary requirements, with Apetito as the provider.

The role includes 36 hours per week (09:30–18:00) with alternate weekend shifts and pay between £13.35 and £13.64 per hour. Applicants should have a relevant Food Hygiene certificate and a track record of cooking for large groups.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food Hygiene is required.
• Experience cooking varied, healthy meals for large groups.
• Be methodical and highly organised; keep kitchen tidy and stocked.

Responsibilities

• Develop balanced menus in consultation with residents.
• Plan, prepare and cook meals reflecting dietary needs and preferences.
• Monitor resident feedback and satisfaction with the menu and food quality.
• Manage stock rotation and control within the catering budget.
• Oversee safe use of catering equipment and maintain hygiene records.
• Maintain cleaning procedures and food safety records.

Education

Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values –Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a Cook to join our team at Pratt House.

Pratt House is a 29-bedded residential home, set in a quiet location in Amersham, offering support to our residents.
Role: Cook
Location: Pratt House, Quill Hall Lane, Amersham, HP6 6LU.
Pay: £13.35 - £13.64 per hour.
Hours: 36 hours per week. 09.30-18.00, including alternate weekend shifts.

The Role of a Cook:

• As a Care Home Cook; You\'ll develop, in consultation with residents, healthy balanced menus, with choices which reflect their needs and preferences.
• Plan, prepare and cook residents’ meals from the agreed menu, taking into account personal preferences or recognised dietary requirements. The home uses food service provider, Apetito.
• Regularly seeking feedback, you’ll monitor their satisfaction with the menu and quality of the food provided.
• Maintenance of a system of effective stock rotation and control is paramount, and by doing so, you will manage catering costs within the agreed catering budget.
• Oversee safe and proper use of catering equipment.
• Champion kitchen cleaning procedures and schedules and ensure your kitchen and store areas are clean and hygienic at all times. You will also oversee the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety.

Rewards and Benefits:

At Abbeyfield Living Society, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You:

• As a Cook, you’ll have a relevant Certificate in Food Hygiene, and a track record of demonstrable experience of cooking varied, healthy and safe meals to large groups on a regular basis.
• You’ll also be able to manage resources, planning rotas in advance to ensure continuity of the catering service.
• Be methodical and highly organised; the kitchen and equipment will be kept clean and tidy, with an effective method of stock rotation.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.